FIAT 2013 500 - Manual (Page 22)

are fastened. In reverse gear, if the driver or front seat
passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will
turn on (solid) and remain on until both front seatbelts
are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu-
pants to fasten their seatbelts.
The front passenger seat BeltAlert௡ is not active when the
front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert௡ may be
triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front
passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if
equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in
the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
BeltAlert௡ Programming
BeltAlert௡ can be disabled by your authorized dealer.
Vehicle owners are not able to disable BeltAlert௡.
BeltAlert௡ can be enabled by performing the following
procedure:
NOTE: After entering the Menu, an action must be
taken within 45 seconds or the Menu will disappear.
1. Turn ignition to the ON/RUN or START position.
2. Press the appropriate Customer Programmable But-
tons located on the Instrument Cluster as follows.
3. Press the MENU Button (bottom button). The Menu
items will appear on the display.
4. Press the UP or DOWN Button (top or middle button).
The “Belt Buzzer” item will appear on the display.
5. Press the MENU Button (bottom button). The “Belt
Buzzer: OFF” item will display.
6. 6. Press the UP or DOWN Button (top or middle
button). The “Belt Buzzer: ON” item will display.
7. Press the MENU Button (top button). The “Belt
Buzzer: ON” item will be saved and removed from the
Menu List.
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BeltAlert௡ can be disabled again by your authorized
dealer. Vehicle owners are not able to disable BeltAlert௡.
Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized
dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-
tender and store it.
WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use
when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug, and in the recommended seating
positions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is an accident.
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